50065 ZIP Code — Davis City, IA

Decatur County, Iowa

ZIP code 50065 is located in Davis City, Iowa, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 53.43 square miles and serves a population of 608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 641.

About ZIP code 50065

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,092. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 50065 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

608

population

53.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

50065 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 50065

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 50065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Davis City	Acceptable
Davis City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

50144 Leon (6 mi) 50067 Decatur (8.7 mi) 50140 Lamoni (8.8 mi) 50103 Garden Grove (10.1 mi) 64426 Blythedale (10.6 mi) 64632 Cainsville (11.9 mi) 50262 Van Wert (14.4 mi) 50133 Kellerton (15 mi) 50108 Grand River (15.4 mi) 64442 Eagleville (15.7 mi) 50147 Lineville (16.2 mi) 50074 Ellston (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	608
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	53.43 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	40.6506
Longitude	-93.7862
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	641

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	50.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	13.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

608

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$48,092

Median household income

$31,234

Per capita income

$82,200

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

277

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	16.9%
18 and over	505	83.1%
65 and over	160	26.3%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 2.4%

Two or more races 1.9%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	576	91.4%
Hispanic or Latino	22	3.5%
Other race	15	2.4%
Two or more races	12	1.9%
Asian	5	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	50.7%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	33.9%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	13.2%	21.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.0%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 20.7%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	20.7%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$48,092

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.7%

$50k–$100k 38.0%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,200
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	23.5%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	30.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	29.7%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	14.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.3%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	58.2%
Wood	26.2%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	70.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	37	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	31	11.3%
Households with children under 18	56	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	36.4%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	13.8%
Married	69.7%	73.6%
Separated	4.0%	2.5%
Widowed	0.0%	5.0%
Divorced	3.2%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	10.3%
Kindergarten	14	13.1%
Elementary school	40	37.4%
High school	20	18.7%
College / grad school	22	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.7%

Construction 11.6%

Retail trade 8.4%

Professional & management 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	24.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 11.7%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 13.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	61.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	585	96.2%
Spanish	6	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	603	99.2%
Born in same state	603	99.2%
Born in different state	468	77.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	82	13.5%
Italian	42	6.9%
Arab	25	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	0.7%
English	3	0.5%
Polish	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	74.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 50065

What city is ZIP code 50065 in?

ZIP code 50065 is primarily assigned to Davis City, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 50065 in?

ZIP code 50065 falls within Decatur County, Iowa.

Does ZIP code 50065 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 50065 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 50065?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 50065 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 50065 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 50065?

The median home value in ZIP code 50065 is $82,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 50065 in?

ZIP code 50065 observes the CST timezone.